Vegan Fettuccini Alfredo
Creamy, rich, and completely dairy-free, this Vegan Fettuccini Alfredo reimagines a classic comfort food into a plant-based masterpiece that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with a velvety cashew-based sauce infused with garlic, nutritional yeast, and a touch of nutmeg, this recipe delivers the indulgent flavors of traditional Alfredo without any cream or butter. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, including fettuccine pasta and pantry staples, this dish comes together in just 40 minutes. Serve it piping hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, and let every forkful of this satisfying vegan Alfredo transport your taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or dinner parties, this recipe is sure to impress vegans and non-vegans alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1.5 cups Water
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Start by placing the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Allow them to soak for at least 15 minutes.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender along with 1.5 cups of water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
Blend the mixture on high until completely smooth and creamy. This may take a few minutes depending on your blender.
In a large pan, add the blended sauce and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the pan, tossing to ensure each strand is evenly coated with the alfredo sauce.
Serve the vegan fettuccine alfredo immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.1 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2404 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.5 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 61.8 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1464 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
